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INVITATION

Welcome to the International Choir Festival “Chernomorski Zvutsi,” where choirs from across the globe come together to celebrate music, culture, and camaraderie. With a prize fund of 2,000 EUR, this festival offers a unique platform for musical expression and cultural exchange.

Festival Highlights

• Open to Bulgarian and international non-professional choirs of all types and categories, including folk choirs.
• Special awards:

• Grand Prix: Gold-plated statuette and cash premium.
• "Future of Europe" Diploma: Awarded to children’s choirs.
• Workshops and performances in breathtaking locations like the Palace Nimpfeum Stage and Mill Tourist Information Centre.
• Access to cultural landmarks: Botanical Garden, Palace of Queen Marie, Art Gallery, Ethnographic House, and Historical Museum.

Participation Details

Eligibility

• Mixed, chamber, male, female, youth, and children’s choirs.
• No age limit.

Requirements

• Participation in festival workshops.
• Concert Program:

• 15–20 minutes, including a piece representing the choir’s national music culture and a Bulgarian composition.
• 10-minute performance for additional concerts and one piece at the gala concert.
• Application form with:
• Brief choir and conductor bio.
• Advertising photo of the choir and conductor.
• Performance links or recordings.
• Tentative program and scanned scores (competition only).

Participation Fee

• 15 EUR (30 BGN) per person – Non-refundable.
• 10% discount for applications submitted and fees paid by 31 December 2024.
• Payment via UniCredit Bulbank (details provided in the Terms).

Accommodation Packages

3-Star Hotel Packages

• Bed and Breakfast: 140 EUR (4 nights/5 days)
• Half Board (Breakfast + Dinner): 180 EUR (4 nights/5 days)
• Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner): 220 EUR (4 nights/5 days)

4-Star Hotel Packages

• Bed and Breakfast: 190 EUR (4 nights/5 days)
• Half Board (Breakfast + Dinner): 230 EUR (4 nights/5 days)
• Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner): 270 EUR (4 nights/5 days)

Children’s Groups (up to 16 years)

• 91 EUR for 4 nights BB (2–4 bed rooms).
• Adults in children’s groups: 91–120 EUR based on hotel category.

Adults’ Groups

• 3-Star Villa Village (Resort Area): 90 EUR
• 3-Star Hotel (Seacoast): 126 EUR
• 3-Star Hotel (Coastal Street): 143 EUR
• 4-Star Hotel (Resort Area): 133 EUR
• 3-Star Hotel (Promenade): 193 EUR
• 4-Star Hotel (Promenade): 205 EUR
• Additional nights available at the same rate.
• Lunch and dinner can be arranged at extra cost.
• Gala evening cocktail is complimentary for participants.

Festival Program

Day 1 – Wednesday, 04 June 2025

• 14:00: Check-in and Registration.
• 19:00: Opening Ceremony and First Festival Concert (Palace Nimpfeum Stage).
• 20:30: Cocktail Party for conductors and jury (Regina Maria Restaurant).

Day 2 – Thursday, 05 June 2025

• 10:30–12:30: Workshops at Community Centre “Paisii Hilendarski-1870.”
• 16:30–20:00: Second and Third Festival Concerts (Mill Tourist Information Centre).

Day 3 – Friday, 06 June 2025

• 10:30–12:30: Workshops.
• 16:30–21:00: Fourth and Fifth Festival Concerts (Mill Tourist Information Centre).

Day 4 – Saturday, 07 June 2025

• 11:00: "Friends with a Song" Concert (Palace Nimpfeum Stage).
• 18:00: Gala Concert (21st September Square).
• 20:30: Dinner and Party for all participants.

Day 5 – Sunday, 08 June 2025

• 12:00: Check-out and Departure.

Awards

• Grand Prix: Gold-plated statuette “Chernomorski Zvutsi” and cash premium.
• Special category winners for mixed, children’s, and uniform choirs.
• Children’s Award: Diploma “Future of Europe” with cash premium.

Additional Information

• The festival reserves all rights to performances and media content for promotional purposes.
• Groups arranging independent accommodation must pay a 4x higher participation fee.
• The organizers reserve the right to modify the schedule if needed.